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1998 Ford Expedition CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Compressor, Replace -> 1998 -> 1999-2000 -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.2L Engine -> 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L Engines -> 5.4L & 6.8L Engines -> 7.3L Diesel Engine -> Econoline -> Excursion -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Ranger -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
If A/C compressor has failed internally, A/C system must be flushed with a Rotunda A/C flusher tool No. 014-00991, or equivalent. If there is evidence of system contamination, replace suction accumulator/drier and evaporator core orifice.
Econoline
4.2L Engine
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove drive belt.
- Disconnect A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Disconnect A/C manifold and tube.
- Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts, then the compressor.
- Revers...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Adjustments -> Drums Installed -> Drums Removed -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Parking Brake Except Rear Disc -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
Service Brake
The rear brake shoes adjust automatically when the vehicle is driven in reverse and the brakes are applied sharply several times. Manual adjustment is required only when brake shoes are replaced. When adjusting rear brakes, ensure parking brake is properly adjusted and adjuster is operating freely.
Drums Removed
- With drums removed, clean areas where shoes contact backing plate, then apply suitable lubricant to contact areas. Ensure lubricant does not contaminate linings.
- Adjust gauge to inside diameter of brake drum using suitable brake shoe adjusting gauge.
- Reverse tool an...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1998-06 Expedition, F250LD, Navigator & 1998-2003 F150 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
Normal Servic...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Disassemble
Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
- Index-mark the shaft components.
- Remove and discard all four snap rings.
- Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
- If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension switch to off position.
- On all models, raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter solenoid terminal cover.
- Disconnect starter motor electrical connections.
- Remove starter motor ground cable and nut.
- R...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LT
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
On these models, the cabin air filter is an option.
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- From under passenger side of the instrument panel behind the glove compartment, remove the cabin air filter cover to the bottom of the heater plenu...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Rear Load Leveling (CHECK SUSP) ->
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 5.4 V8 GAS
The CHECK SUSP indicator lights when there is a fault of the rear load ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water inlet.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ins...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
- Remove air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Rotate belt tensioner clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve t...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: 4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE - WITH CONTROL TRAC - SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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